TransformationsAutism Treatment Center

• What is Transformations?

Transformations Autism Treatment Center is a 501c3 non-profit Autism treatment center located in Memphis, Tennessee.  Our center is focused on utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis to assist children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

• What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy is the only scientifically proven method of treating Autism.  Behavior analysis is a natural science of behavior that was originally described by B.F. Skinner in the 1930’s.  Since the early 1960’s, hundreds of behavior analysts have used positive reinforcement and other principles to build communication, play, social, academic, self-care, work and community living skills and to reduce problem behaviors in learners with Autism of all ages.  The goal of ABA intervention is to enable the child to function as independently and successfully as possible in a variety of environments.

• What kind of services do you provide?

Services provided by Transformations include:

• Behavioral and educational consultation
• Representation at Individual Educational Plan meetings
• Behavioral and educational assessments
• Behavioral treatment plan development
• Training and monitoring
• Professional training and development seminars
• ABA treatment programs
• Reinforcer assessments.

 

• Can you help my child to learn to talk?

Though we can make no guarantees, we strive to assist your child in language development through ABA methodology.  We have seen marked progress with clients we have worked with in the past and have the expectation that we can see the same progress with your child.

• Do you provide parent training?

Part of our mission is to educate parents and caregivers about Autism spectrum disorders.  We work to educate parents to understand the disorder and the affect it has upon both the child and the caregiver.  Parents are taught to understand and learn to implement behavior support interventions that are empirically sound and proven effective in parenting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

• Can you help my child with problem behaviors?

Yes.  One of the first things that we try to do when working with a family is to try to help the family learn to be able to live peacefully together.  Often by addressing the problem behaviors that are disruptive to the home environment we are able to relieve some of the stress within the home.  Our home based services include functional behavior assessments which are often needed to treat the many inappropriate behavioral problems that may impede individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s ability to live full and happy lives.

• What are the ages of the clients you accept into your program?

We accept clients from birth to adulthood.

• Do you have a school program?

We do not have a school program at present.  We currently assist families who wish to have their children engage in a home-school program by way of designing lesson plans that incorporate ABA methodology.  We can provide behavioral technicians that can assist clients and families in their homes with implementing this plan.

• Where do you provide services?

We provide services in our new facility located at 2535 Whitten Road, in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as in families’ homes and in the community.

• Does insurance cover your services?

There are certain insurances that will pay for ABA services.  We advise you to contact your insurance provider and review your insurance plan to determine if ABA services are covered by your plan.

• Can you provide staff for my home program?

We can provide staff for your home program however this must come under the direct supervision of our behavior analyst.

• What are the costs for your services?

The cost for services is billed on an hourly basis.  Please contact the center for rate information.